Project credits: Original architect: Saul Zaik Renovating architect: SHED Architecture & Design Project team: Prentis Hale, Robert Arlt Contractor: Purch and Holding Structural engineer: Grummel Engineering Originally designed in the 1960s by Saul Zaik, an…
This sensitive, light-filled refurbishment for The Frick Collection in Manhattan constitutes a blend of contemporary interventions with an old Gilded Age home. Visitor circulation and exhibition space were improved upon…
When I embarked on renovating my two small, malfunctioning bathrooms, my primary goal was sustainability. I aimed to minimise waste, retaining existing fixtures where possible, and sourcing Australian-made or reclaimed…
Pombaline architectural style emerged in the reconstruction of Lisbon, Portugal after the earthquake of 1755. This style reformed the structural configuration of the buildings to make them earthquake-resistant and the…
Adaptive reuse refers to when an existing building is either renovated or repurposed to preserve the historic style or architecture or sustainability. As the term suggested, the building is adaptive…
Picture this: Walking along the promenade, you notice several sailboats docked along the harbour. Their sails are fluttering dramatically, incapable of catching any wind. It appears as a rather peculiar…
Revitalizing an old structure, Hridayam embodies the name, preserving the heart and soul of the building while creating a space in the hearts of the people who use the space.…
Qishe Courtyard is one of the architectural projects undertaken by ARCHSTUDIO, which illustrates the perfect coexistence of traditional Chinese architectural heritage with modern design principles. This innovative renovation of an…
The Perth Concert Hall, a Brutalist marvel crafted by architects Jeffrey Howlett and Don Bailey, stands as Australia’s first concert hall to emerge after World War II. Nestled in the…
In the age of add-to-carts and online payment, there are still a lot of people who prefer to shop in person. The Indian bargaining custom appears to have vanished amid…
Along the quiet roads of Strathearn, perfectly designed to match the natural scenery, lies one of the most luxurious and beautiful hotels: Gleneagles. A grand hotel designed by the famous…
The G.T. Mickey Leland Federal Building is situated in Houston, Texas. Originally built after 1983 to commemorate the existence of the late U.S. Congressman George Thomas “Mickey” Leland. It serves…